Czapek

[enjoythemusic]

The Czapek Antarctique Sashiko Limited Edition for Isetan with its 40.5mm steel case and indigo blue dial. This 45-piece limited edition showcases a dark blue dial reminiscent of traditional indigo-dyed fabric, often used in Sashiko craftsmanship.

Born out of respect for traditional Japanese crafts, this model was conceived through the vision of Marie-Alix de Roquemaurel, the wife of Czapek CEO Xavier de Roquemaurel.

The dial’s three-dimensional pattern is inspired by a lotus flower motif.

[INC]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

The Czapek Antarctique Sashiko Limited Edition for Isetan with its 40.5mm steel case and indigo blue dial. This 45-piece limited edition showcases a dark blue dial reminiscent of traditional indigo-dyed fabric, often used in Sashiko craftsmanship.Attachment 1479181

I am not the fan of Czapek, but this one is truly marvelous!

[magicman]

Here's something that's not mentioned often about the Czapek Antarctique:
A lot of automatic watches have lots of rotor noise as it spins around with wrist movement. I've never had that with the Czapek. I don't know if it's the fact that it's a micro rotor or whether they have the sensitivity dialed in so it doesn't just spin and spin, but even if I shake my wrist I can't hear or feel any movement.

It's quite a balance to generate enough power with a micro rotor movement, but also make sure it's not constantly spinning and can tolerate some "sport" level movement.

[mikemargolis]

Originally Posted by magicman

Here's something that's not mentioned often about the Czapek Antarctique:
A lot of automatic watches have lots of rotor noise as it spins around with wrist movement. I've never had that with the Czapek. I don't know if it's the fact that it's a micro rotor or whether they have the sensitivity dialed in so it doesn't just spin and spin, but even if I shake my wrist I can't hear or feel any movement.

It's quite a balance to generate enough power with a micro rotor movement, but also make sure it's not constantly spinning and can tolerate some "sport" level movement.

The SXH5 winds in both directions.

If there's a super fast spin on a rotor (like the 7750 wobbling so that you feel it), it's because it only winds when the rotor spins in the other direction.

[magicman]

Originally Posted by mikemargolis

The SXH5 winds in both directions.

If there's a super fast spin on a rotor (like the 7750 wobbling so that you feel it), it's because it only winds when the rotor spins in the other direction.

Makes sense, thanks Mike!